HFA Announces the 2026 Pillar Award Winners
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 HFA Pillar Awards, recognizing outstanding retailers, leaders, and partners who are shaping the future of the home furnishings industry.
Each year, the Pillar Awards honor excellence across leadership, innovation, service, and long-term impact—celebrating those who elevate our industry and exemplify what it means to lead with purpose.
Please join us in congratulating the 2026 winners:
🏆 2026 HFA Retailer of the Year
(50+ Employees)
Room & Board
Minneapolis, MN
As a 100% employee-owned company, Room & Board continues to set the standard for people-first culture, sustainability, and customer experience. From its commitment to American manufacturing to its industry-leading service model and innovative product development, Room & Board demonstrates how scale and values can work hand in hand. This award recognizes the company’s continued leadership, innovation, and impact across the home furnishings industry.
🏆 2026 HFA Retailer of the Year
(Less Than 50 Employees)
Good’s Furniture & Mattress
Kewanee, IL
With more than 130 years of history, Good’s Furniture & Mattress proves that tradition and innovation can thrive together. A fourth-generation, family-owned business, Good’s delivers a one-of-a-kind customer experience that draws shoppers from across the Midwest. From its expansive showroom and signature hospitality to its deep community roots, Good’s exemplifies excellence in independent retail.
🌟 2026 HFA Emerging Star
Stacie Bedford
Evans’ Heritage Home | Chico, CA
The HFA Emerging Star Award recognizes rising talent who are redefining what success looks like in home furnishings. Stacie Bedford exemplifies creativity, resilience, and innovation. Through a design-forward approach and deep community engagement, Stacie has helped build Evans’ Heritage Home into a distinctive retail destination that blends curated design, experiential retail, and meaningful customer relationships. Her leadership represents the future of independent home furnishings retail.
🤝 2026 HFA Partner of the Year
Package.ai
Ziv Fass, Founder & CEO
The Partner of the Year Award recognizes a company that exemplifies collaboration and commitment to retailer success. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Ziv Fass, Package.ai has become a trusted partner to home furnishings retailers by transforming last-mile delivery and post-purchase communication. Through industry-focused innovation and deep collaboration with HFA members, Package.ai continues to help retailers operate more efficiently while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Celebrating Excellence Across the Industry
The 2026 HFA Pillar Award winners represent the very best of our industry—leaders and organizations who innovate boldly, invest in people, and strengthen the home furnishings community.
HFA congratulates all of this year’s recipients and thanks them for their continued commitment to excellence, leadership, and partnership.
Stay tuned as we celebrate these winners throughout the year and honor them in upcoming HFA announcements and events.
